St. Francis of Assisi
The Prayer of St. Francis: My God and My All!
Francis of Assisi led by example. His early brothers couldn’t help but follow.
Let Us Pray: ‘Seek First the Kingdom’
For St. Francis of Assisi, the impetus for prayer was everywhere around him.
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The Heritage of the Franciscan Family
Contemplation, conversion, minority, and poverty are essential Franciscan values.
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Saint Francis Meets the Leper
In embracing the leper, St. Francis experienced a singular moment of grace.
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The Spirit and Practice of Prayer
Prayer is looking at God, listening to God, responding to God and to nothing else.
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Let Us Pray: When Words Fall Short
How do I begin writing about prayer when I have not felt like praying?
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Loving Brothers, Beloved Saints: Francis and Anthony
The Franciscans now had Francis and Anthony who symbolized two strains that would exist, sometimes in tension, among them from that time forward.
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